We are a government ruled by viral video fiat now. You aren't even allowed to research which viral video has whipped the regime into a mania and how they came to believe it, because the research of the systems themselves is viewed as "censorship." This how you end up randomly invading Portland.

Five years ago, @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social and I did a story about rural Oregon's fever dream that Antifa was coming to their town from Portland. Hundreds showed up armed downtown because they heard on Facebook that "Antifa buses" were coming. No buses came so they said Antifa "retreated."

Nickelodeon’s Rubble & Crew just debuted Fire Captain Catáwi, a brand-new Native character inspired by the Cowlitz Tribe. Catáwi, whose name means “cedar” in the Cowlitz language, is Builder Cove’s new fire captain. redpopnews.com/rubble-crew-...

Meet Rachel Beaulieu, an Anishinaabekwe filmmaker from Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation and the creative force behind Can Dream Productions! From Red River Roots to her thriller Ojichaag, Rachel tells stories rooted in community, culture, and Indigenous resilience. redpopnews.com/the-power-of...

Last night at Brain Dead Studios in LA, Sterlin Harjo and Ethan Hawke sat down to discuss The Lowdown, following an early screening. The intimate conversation delved into the juicy dirt behind the series and the unique collaboration between the two artists. redpopnews.com/inside-the-l...

You can also read my review of Bad Indians Book Club here: redpopnews.com/the-power-of...

If you're reading Bad Indians Book Club and loving it, might I interest you in the Live. Laugh. Lurk tee which is the very same one mentioned in the book you're reading and it is now 20% off along with everything else in my shop. johnniejae.com/merch/live.+...

Yolŋu people celebrate 50 years of the homelands movement in East Arnhem Land www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Join the Friends of San Juans on October 11, 2025 in Friday Harbor for Spirit of Water with Chenoa Egawa. Song, story, and ceremony honor the Salish Sea and Indigenous wisdom. Come ready to connect, learn, and stand for the waters that sustain us all. redpopnews.com/spirit-of-wa...

Who made the list? The 2025–2026 First Nation Communities READ Awards shortlists have arrived! These powerful titles by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit creators celebrate story, family, and culture. Which one will you read first? redpopnews.com/who-made-the...

On Oct 9, celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay with @crushcolonialism.bsky.social ! They will be hosting a special 10 Year Anniversary screening of The Smudging followed by a Q&A with director Mike J. Marin (Navajo, Laguna Pueblo, Washoe). 🎟️ Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-smudgi...

Krawec's Bad Indians Book Club reminds us that books aren’t neutral. Reading with intention becomes an act of resistance and one that asks us to pay attention to silences and center the voices pushed to the margins. redpopnews.com/the-power-of...

Jeffrey Gibson’s The Animal That Therefore I Am has taken over The Met’s facade. Four towering bronze animals — deer, coyote, squirrel, hawk — watching Fifth Ave until June 2026. redpopnews.com/living-art-i... #redpopnews #themet

Robert Redford gave the world more than stories. He handed us tools, courage, space, and belief so we could tell our stories, too. And that legacy will continue to live on, shaping the future of film for generations to come. redpopnews.com/robert-redfo... #redpopnews #riprobertredford

“When younger generations look toward a source to teach them about tribal sovereignty, cultural identity, and long-term indigenous survival, they learn from individuals who walk that road and talk truth." —Mike J. Marin Greatly appreciate this interview with a good teacher.

“The history of Native people in the US is a horror franchise that doesn’t end.” — Mike J. Marin Mike J. Marin is carving space for Urban Native Horror, blending trauma, healing, and Indigenous storytelling into unforgettable films like The Smudging & First Voice. redpopnews.com/making-frien...

We cover what mainstream media won’t, the beauty, joy, creativity and indigenuity of our communities. Every follow helps uplift Indigenous creators, writers, and voices. It’s community supporting community. so follow @redpopnews.bsky.social and visit www.redpopnews.com

But our contributions have too often been erased, ignored, stolen, and repackaged without recognition. From interviews with Native filmmakers to reviews of Indigenous-led projects, we celebrate the brilliance that too often gets overlooked.

Are ya'll following @redpopnews.bsky.social? At Red Pop! News, we celebrate the brilliance of Indigenous creativity across generations. From the wisdom of our elders to the fire of our youth, Indigenous people have been a part of pop culture since before it had a name.

“I understand my designs to be connected to the people, to the land, to our ancestors, to our future, and I am one of the many parts of our continuum.” Read more: redpopnews.com/carhartt-x-b... #redpopnews #carhartt #byellowtail

How do you build a movement out of Indigenous Joy + creativity? áyA Con founders Kristina & Rafael Maldonado Bad Hand share how they’re reclaiming space for Indigenous artists + communities in Denver & beyond. www.redpopnews.com/sparking-con... #redpopnews

This was amazing and I can't share enough. Please, share native voices. #native #Iñupiaq

On September 1, 2025, we lost a true legend. Graham Greene, Oneida from Six Nations Reserve, walked on at the age of 73. Over the span of more than 175 acting credits, he gave us characters that were unforgettable, complex, and real. redpopnews.com/remembering-... #redpopnews #grahamgreene #rip

Norwegian-produced Sámi Youth Series SHUT UP (ORO JASKA) Nominated for Prestigious Prix Europa Award redpopnews.com/norwegian-pr... #redpopnews

The official trailer just hit, and it wastes no time setting the tone for an eight-episode dive into obsession, corruption, and the messiness of chasing the truth. redpopnews.com/ethan-hawke-... #redpopnews #thelowdown #fx

“Artists are changemakers in our communities nationally, and so artists restore history and our identity.” redpopnews.com/first-people... #redpopnews

my parents made a bunch of new antler earrings if you’d like to make their day and cop a pair! help my pappy buy his new roof and get a sweet new lil accessory www.etsy.com/shop/eshkanh...

What flavour @ghostlifestyle.bsky.social are you bringing to community night tonight? I’ve got Welch’s Grape this evening. Come vote on @playphasmo.bsky.social or 2V8 @DaeadbyDaylight! Join in games, chat, vibe, or lurk. We’d love to see you either way. We are LIVE NOW on the purple app. 👻✨

Had to grab a copy while out and about today. @tvayyyy.bsky.social

Here’s a front view shot of Chief Mountain. My people call it Ninastako which literally means chief mountain.

As the first day of school approaches, more than 40 kids at Crystal Boarding School in Navajo, New Mexico, will be stepping into their classrooms with something many of us take for granted: a brand-new pair of shoes. redpopnews.com/every-step-c... #redpopnews

What If You Fly? Shawnee Kish Answers with Every Note redpopnews.com/what-if-you-... #redpopnews #indigisky

From September 11–15, 2025, Indigenous New York Fashion Week (INYFW) storms into Grace Exhibition Space in Lenapehoking (New York City), making history as the first Indigenous-led fashion week in the city. redpopnews.com/creativity-c... #INYFW #INYFW2025 #relativearts #redpopnews

Garrett takes the teachings of the past and spins them into visions that speak to today’s youth, inspiring them to carry culture forward into the futures they create for themselves. redpopnews.com/carrying-cul... #redpopnews #indigisky

Echo has never been your typical Marvel hero. As a Deaf, Cheyenne–Mexican American woman, Maya Lopez has carried her story with grit, resilience, and a grounding in culture that makes her stand apart from the rest of Marvel’s crowded pantheon. redpopnews.com/marvel-honor... #redpopnews #marvel

'It really showcases the beauty of being deadly.' Richard Van Camp is raising funds to create the second graphic novel in his Wheetago War trilogy.

You can also find the guidelines for submitting proposals here:

Call for Proposals! "Crossroads: Folk Horror in the United States" is a new zine exploring folk horror from an American perspective. Read on for details about our first issue...

This design serves as a subtle reminder to fans whose lands they stand, whose lands the Thunder plays on, the Native Nations of Oklahoma who still remain and continue to shape and sustain the state. redpopnews.com/every-detail... #redpopnews #okcthunder

Join us on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, for the premiere of the Portraits and Portals Project – an artistic initiative designed to illustrate the impact of disasters and crises on people of color with disabilities. 👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/portraitspor...

A growing list of Keen Indigenous Folks and Orgs that you should be following! go.bsky.app/AayZ9rL

Global Indigenous cinema is taking center stage at the Toronto International Film Festival’s 50th anniversary, marking the festival’s most expansive Indigenous program to date. redpopnews.com/tiff-2025-to... #redpopnews #TIFF2025